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'Garden of evil' : images of the enemy in American war literature 1962-1990 (2008)
Thesis
Boulting, D. 'Garden of evil' : images of the enemy in American war literature 1962-1990. (Thesis). University of Salford

The following thesis interrogates representations of the enemy in three American war novels: James Jones's The Thin Red Line (1962), Larry Heinemann's Paco's Story (1986), and Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried (1990). While American literary r... Read More about 'Garden of evil' : images of the enemy in American war literature 1962-1990.

Computation of high-lift aerodynamics using unstructured grids and Reynolds-stress turbulence models (2008)
Thesis
Marques, S. Computation of high-lift aerodynamics using unstructured grids and Reynolds-stress turbulence models. (Thesis). University of Salford

The computation of high-lift flows poses considerable challenges to the aerodynamicist. The work presented in this thesis describes the development of an efficient unstructured grid generation method for high lift flows and the application of Diff... Read More about Computation of high-lift aerodynamics using unstructured grids and Reynolds-stress turbulence models.

Hydraulic characteristics of siphonic roof drainage outlets (2008)
Thesis
Rains, J. Hydraulic characteristics of siphonic roof drainage outlets. (Thesis). University of Salford

Siphonic roof drainage uses an innovative hydraulic design to increase the efficiency of rainwater disposal. The roof outlet is a critical component of the system and not only promotes and sustains priming of the system but also controls the depth... Read More about Hydraulic characteristics of siphonic roof drainage outlets.

'Mind the gap!' : a study of leadership and trust and the impact of change for clinical and IT staff of the National Health Service in delivering the NHS Information Technology agenda - Connecting for Health (2008)
Thesis
Saiger, S. 'Mind the gap!' : a study of leadership and trust and the impact of change for clinical and IT staff of the National Health Service in delivering the NHS Information Technology agenda - Connecting for Health. (Thesis). University of Salford

My thesis is concerned with the challenges the NHS is currently facing in two major areas. Firstly the White Paper; 'Commissioning a Patient Led NHS' (2005) completely reverses previous strategies of the position of Primary Care Trusts as provider... Read More about 'Mind the gap!' : a study of leadership and trust and the impact of change for clinical and IT staff of the National Health Service in delivering the NHS Information Technology agenda - Connecting for Health.

Statistical models for match prediction and decision making in sport (2008)
Thesis
Shi, X. Statistical models for match prediction and decision making in sport. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this study, we investigate models for the prediction of match outcome. These models are then used to aid decision-making. In particular, we consider batting strategy in test cricket. This model provides decision support for a team that is aiming... Read More about Statistical models for match prediction and decision making in sport.

‘Gradual spiritual formation' - postcolonial mental handicap nursing in Ireland 1919-70 (2008)
Thesis
Sweeney, J. ‘Gradual spiritual formation' - postcolonial mental handicap nursing in Ireland 1919-70. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this study a postcolonial and social historical framework was utilised to examine the development of mental handicap nursing in Ireland. The research derives from a historiographical study of documentary records for the period 1919-70 in Britain... Read More about ‘Gradual spiritual formation' - postcolonial mental handicap nursing in Ireland 1919-70.

A study of 3D CAD and implications for training and skills in the fashion industry (2008)
Thesis
Wallace, T. A study of 3D CAD and implications for training and skills in the fashion industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study was motivated by the need to understand how 3D CAD systems might impact on the designer and the fashion design process. Current descriptions of the industry indicated that new strategies were necessary to survive globalisation, technolo... Read More about A study of 3D CAD and implications for training and skills in the fashion industry.

Measuring up (2008)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2008). Measuring up. Knitting international, 114(1360), 40-41

Until the mid 80s each weft knitting technology (flatbed, straight bar frame and circular) dominated a distinct area of knitwear. Circular knitting had the benefit of speed, producing continuous lengths of cut and sew jersey (amongst other structures... Read More about Measuring up.

Shaping progress (2008)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2008). Shaping progress. Knitting international, 114(1358), 34-35

With the introduction of CMS flatbed machines, combining shape, texture, and color patterning became a cost effective, commercially viable method. Shaped knitwear began to expand from the luxury sector into mass fashion markets. Other benefits includ... Read More about Shaping progress.

Human insecurity and streams of conflict for a re-conceptualization of international migration (2008)
Journal Article
Sirkeci, I. (2008). Human insecurity and streams of conflict for a re-conceptualization of international migration. Population review, 46(2), 32-50. https://doi.org/10.1353/prv.2008.0003

Securitisation of international migration is now a widely accepted phenomenon. Human security or insecurity is an important aspect of this broader security concern. International migration raises security issues at different levels because it involve... Read More about Human insecurity and streams of conflict for a re-conceptualization of international migration.